‘Game of Thrones’ Spin-off Presents Dark Targaryen Prophecy

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Be warned, this article reveals major plot points from A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms and future events in the A Song of Ice and Fire universe! The Targaryen family continues to face hardship in Westeros. The new Game of Thrones spin-off, A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, shows us the dragonriders in a different way, after the devastating Dance of the Dragons. Now that the dragons are gone, the once-powerful Targaryen dynasty isn’t as intimidating. The series portrays them as more human, making the common people less fearful of them.

This series centers on Ser Duncan “Dunk” the Tall and his young squire, Egg, offering a more personal and realistic story within the world of Game of Thrones. While Targaryens still appear, they aren’t the main focus. The third episode of Season 1, “The Squire,” reveals a major surprise: Egg is actually Aegon Targaryen, and he’s been hiding his true identity, wanting Dunk to see him simply as a capable squire. The episode also shows a chilling prophecy about Egg’s future, delivered by a fortune teller, making it the most unsettling installment in the entire series so far.

What Does the Fortune Teller Reveal in ‘A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms’ Episode 3?


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In “The Squire,” Dunk and Egg meet a fortune teller at the market in Ashford Meadow. She predicts Dunk will achieve great success and become wealthier than a member of the rich and powerful Lannister family – a promising sign for an aspiring knight! However, her prediction for Egg is much more ominous.

You will become king, but your reign will end in a fiery death, leaving only ashes for worms to consume. Those who know you will not mourn your passing, but celebrate it.

Dunk scoffs at the seer’s words, but they deeply disturb Egg. He presses Dunk to explain why the seer would say such a thing, but Dunk brushes it off as nonsense. This conversation happens before the audience discovers Egg’s true identity: he’s a Targaryen, the fourth son of Prince Maekar Targaryen and Dyanna Dayne. At this point in his life, Egg doesn’t believe he has any chance of becoming king, as he has three older brothers – Daeron, Aerion, and Aemon – who are all ahead of him in the line of succession.

In the end, the fortune teller’s words prove true. Egg becomes King Aegon V Targaryen when his father dies, and is widely known as “Aegon the Unlikely.” The common people generally like – or at least accept – Egg as their king. His understanding of their struggles comes from his travels across Westeros while serving as Dunk’s squire, and he attempts to create laws that will help them.

Aegon’s new laws weren’t well-received by the powerful nobles of the kingdom. Giving common people more freedom threatened those used to controlling them without consequence. As a result, Aegon faced opposition from the high lords and had to deal with several rebellions during his rule. Adding to his difficulties, his own sons caused him trouble. Despite his efforts to help the common people, Aegon the Unlikely’s time as king was far from easy.

Dunk ultimately rises to become the leader of the Kingsguard, loyally serving Egg until both of their deaths. Egg honors Dunk by naming his eldest son after him. Tragically, they both perish in a fire at Summerhall, a Targaryen castle—the same place where Daeron and Egg began their journey to Ashford Meadow, as told in A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms.

The Tragedy at Summerhall Could’ve Been Egg’s Doing


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The cause of the fire at Summerhall remains a mystery, but many believe King Aegon V, known as Egg, was responsible due to his dangerous obsession with bringing dragons back to life. In the last years of his rule, Egg sent expeditions to distant lands like Essos and Asshai, searching for old writings that might hold the key to resurrection. He hoped to use dragons to control rebellious lords and make them accept his policies focused on improving the lives of common people. Despite warnings from his advisors, Egg stubbornly pursued this goal.

The destruction of Summerhall has spawned numerous theories, one of which suggests it was a deliberate attempt to eliminate the Targaryen family. This idea makes sense considering the widespread hostility towards the Targaryens after the Dance of the Dragons. Even in the story A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, there’s evidence of this animosity – Raymun Fossoway delivers a speech criticizing the Targaryens in the third part. Earlier in the same story, people at the tourney openly show their dislike for Aerion Targaryen by throwing stones at him when he cheats during a joust.

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Before the tragedy at Summerhall, the Disputed Lands were a magnet for all sorts of dangerous people – outlaws, exiled lords, pirates, mercenaries… everyone who dreamed of building their own little kingdom. It makes me wonder if any of them were behind Egg’s death. Some of the powerful lords in Westeros certainly hated him, and maybe they secretly paid someone to get rid of him. Then there’s that creepy prophecy the fortune teller made – ‘And all who know you shall rejoice in your dying.’ It’s chilling to think how many nobles probably did rejoice when Egg was gone.

Summerhall could easily have been a disaster caused by Egg’s overconfidence. Targaryens often fall victim to their own pride, and experimenting with magic always carries risks. There’s a compelling connection to Daenerys Targaryen from Game of Thrones. Forty-six years after Egg’s death, Daenerys uses her dragons to devastate King’s Landing, believing her power will force obedience. This highlights the recurring pattern of instability—often called “Targaryen madness”—that affects so many members of the family.

As a longtime fan of the Dunk and Egg stories, I’ve been thinking a lot about Egg. Is the sweet, charming squire we’re seeing now really the same guy who ends up… well, obsessed with dragons and meets a fiery end? It definitely seems like something shifts with him later in life, almost like he loses touch with reality. If HBO follows through with Ira Parker’s idea to adapt every single Dunk and Egg tale, maybe we’ll finally understand what happened. But honestly, right now, I’m happy just enjoying Egg as the adorable, engaging kid he is, and not worrying about where his story might ultimately lead.



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2026-02-03 00:38